ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Multiple law enforcement agencies are looking for an “armed and dangerous” Rockdale County inmate who allegedly stole two cars after escaping from Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta on Monday.

According to the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office, Timothy Shane was being taken to Grady around 8 p.m. Sunday for an examination after he attempted suicide. Shane escaped from the hospital just before 1:30 a.m. Monday while he was in deputy custody.

Authorities said Shane ran away from the hospital and stole an SUV that was parked in the area. The sheriff’s office said he was “involved in an accident and then fled on foot” shortly after.

The SUV’s owner told the sheriff’s office that a handgun was inside when Shane stole it.

Multi-police agencies investigate o

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